Search
Search Results
-
Phenotypic quantification of Nphs1-deficient mice
BackgroundSteroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is the second most frequent cause of chronic kidney disease in children and young adults. The...
-
Intracranial dissemination of Klebsiella pneumoniae originating from pulmonary infection: a case report
BackgroundMetastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are extremely rare but life-threatening conditions. To depict a unique case of...
-
Doing a double take: when transthoracic echocardiography fails for mitral valve annuloplasty ring endocarditis with Streptococcus pyogenes: a case report
BackgroundThis case highlights several complications of a late and rare presentation of culture-negative Streptococcus pyogenes endocarditis of a...
-
Retroperitoneal leakage as an important cause of acquired ultrafiltration decline in peritoneal dialysis: clinical characteristics and related risk factors
BackgroundPeritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely-used renal replacement therapy while low ultrafiltration volume usually results in technique failure....
-
Clinical characteristics and favorable treatment responses of recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children after kidney transplantation
BackgroundRecurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) after kidney transplant leads to...
-
Multiple lung abscesses and cold agglutinin syndrome following coronavirus disease 2019: a case report
BackgroundCold agglutination syndrome is a subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The condition is referred to as “cold” because the antibodies...
-
Bilateral renal agenesis: fetal intervention and outcomes
Bilateral renal agenesis (BRA) is a fetal anomaly which leads to anhydramnios and resultant pulmonary hypoplasia. Historically, this anomaly was...
-
Olfactory Dysfunction in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Purpose of reviewChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent and heterogeneous inflammatory disease that affects millions of people worldwide....
-
-
Psoriatic Arthritis Acceptable Symptoms State: Does Sex Make a Difference?
IntroductionThe Patient Acceptable Symptoms State (PASS) is a validated instrument that is used to assess whether a patient with psoriatic arthritis...
-
A review of the genetic background in complicated WT1-related disorders
The Wilms tumor 1 ( WT1 ) gene was first identified in 1990 as a strong candidate for conferring a predisposition to Wilms tumor. The WT1 protein has...
-
Evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin matrix combined with PGE-1 injection on erectile function in patients with refractory response to PDE5-I: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PurposeWe studied the effect of a platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) combined with prostaglandin E-1 (PGE-1) injection on erectile function in...
-
An international delphi survey and consensus meeting to define the risk factors for ureteral stricture after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis
PurposeIatrogenic ureteral strictures (US) after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis represent a significant healthcare concern. However,...
-
Darm außer Kontrolle – wenn das Immunsystem andere Wege geht
The intestinal mucosa not only forms a physical barrier but also coordinates the innate and adaptive immune defence in the intestines to protect the...
-
Hemodialysis patients have signs of a chronic thrombotic burden
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases are the dominant cause of morbidity in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Unless sufficient anticoagulation is used during...
-
Clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infection in patients with end-stage renal disease in intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective observational study
BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CRGNB) present a considerable global threat due to their challenging treatment and increased...
-
-
